'The Last Precinct' (1986)

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The plot: In a classic mid-'80s set-up, this short-lived series featured a slobs vs. snobs storyline, with a station house filled with wacky outcasts (a cop who's also an Elvis impersonator!) who frequently clash with their better-looking, better-funded rivals. A post-"Batman" Adam West (seen here in 2006) starred as the squad's captain. / How many watched? 39.7 million / Touchdown or fumble: Even though "Police Academy" went for six movies during the '80s, this series only lasted six episodes before having to turn in its badge.

The plot: In a classic mid-'80s set-up, this short-lived series featured a slobs vs. snobs storyline, with a station house filled with wacky outcasts (a cop who's also an Elvis impersonator!) who frequently clash with their better-looking, better-funded rivals. A post-"Batman" Adam West (seen here in 2006) starred as the squad's captain. / How many watched? 39.7 million / Touchdown or fumble: Even though "Police Academy" went for six movies during the '80s, this series only lasted six episodes before having to turn in its badge. (Getty Images)

The plot: In a classic mid-'80s set-up, this short-lived series featured a slobs vs. snobs storyline, with a station house filled with wacky outcasts (a cop who's also an Elvis impersonator!) who frequently clash with their better-looking, better-funded rivals. A post-"Batman" Adam West (seen here in 2006) starred as the squad's captain. / How many watched? 39.7 million / Touchdown or fumble: Even though "Police Academy" went for six movies during the '80s, this series only lasted six episodes before having to turn in its badge.